About this podcast
'Why Am I Mets Fan?' offers an intimate exploration of the experience of supporting one of the most captivating franchises in professional sports. From the highs to the lows, join us as we dissect the fascination, the frustrations, and the undeniable allure of the New York Mets.
While other podcasts may focus solely on the major league team, CNY Central's sports journalist duo Samantha Cronston and Ashley Wenskoski take you behind the scenes to explore the heart of the Mets organization: the Triple-A Affiliate Syracuse Mets. Here, top prospects rise through the ranks, well-known veterans embark on rehab stints, and the future of the franchise takes shape. Get ready for a deep dive into the farm system, insider insights, and lively discussions that will leave you asking, 'Why Am I Mets Fan?'"
Episodes
The newest 20 of 160 episodes
- PERSONAL NEWS: An update on the show · 23 minSamantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski return to provide an update on the direction of this show. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for all of your support. PLEASE follow…
- TRADE DEADLINE FRENZY: Dodgers get Skubal, Mets FIRE SALE · 35 minSamantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski return to discuss a BUSY MLB Trade Deadline! The Los Angeles Dodgers get the prize of the Deadline, 2x reigning AL Cy Young Winner Tarik…
- Mets LOSE series to Dodgers, who will go at Trade Deadline? PLUS, Beltran inducted into HOF · 28 minSamantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski return to discuss the Mets losing this weekend's series at Citi Field to the Dodgers. PLUS, Shohei Ohtani has been SHUT DOWN from pitching…
- Mets SUNK at All-Star break...will they TRADE Lindor? PLUS, Ohtani hurt · 31 minSamantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK and the first half of baseball season is OVER! The Mets are buried at 40-57, their WORST first half record since 1995. Will they…
- Steve Cohen "EXTREMELY WORRIED" about future of Mets, CONFIRMS Lindor/Soto issues · 34 minSamantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the latest comments from Mets owner Steve Cohen...and the team's continuous losing ways. The Mets are 15 games below…
- FALLOUT from Carlos Mendoza FIRING, players REACT · 25 minIn this episode, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the fallout from the Mendoza firing and the players' reaction to it, as well as their initial thoughts on new Mets…
- Last-place Mets FIRE manager Carlos Mendoza · 26 minSamantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski RETURN from vacation to discuss some major MLB news. On Friday morning, the New York Mets (34-47) FIRED manager Carlos Mendoza, who had been…
- Benge, Ewing inject LIFE into the Mets on .500 West Coast Trip · 22 minSamantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the latest week of action for the New York Mets. The Mets go 3-3 on their final west coast swing of the season and are…
- SCORCHING Soto: Mets SWEEP Marlins, head out west · 29 minSamantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK and the Mets have won four straight games. The Mets SWEEP the Marlins, Juan Soto is on an absolute tear, and now this team heads…
- Is the season OVER for the Mets in MAY?! · 29 minSamantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back and the New York Mets have gone from bad to WORSE. After winning 7 of 10, the Mets split a series with the Nationals and then get…
- YOUNG GUNS: Mets have won 6 of 7, WALKOFF Subway Series finale · 25 minSamantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss a positive week for the New York Mets! The Mets are calling up ALL of the kids, including OFs A.J. Ewing and Nick…
- EWING provides SPARK in MLB DEBUT · 13 minIn this episode of the Why Am I a Mets Fan podcast, Samantha Croston sits down with minor league beat reporter Ernest Dove to talk all things AJ Ewing. The outfielder got the…
- Mets in FREEFALL + Alonso TRASHES Stearns' "formulas" · 24 minSamantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the continued sad state of affairs for the New York Mets. It's revealed that Pete Alonso spoke out against David…
- Mets' Mendoza is SAFE despite MLB's worst record · 16 minSamantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the latest news surrounding Carlos Mendoza, manager of the New York Mets. On Friday, David Stearns told MLB.com's…
- HOT SEAT: Mets are a MESS; will they FIRE Carlos Mendoza? · 28 minSamantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the DISASTER season that is unfolding right now for the New York Mets. Is April too early to see a season SINK? Is…
- What is WRONG with the METS?! · 31 minSamantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss a New York Mets team that is in FREEFALL. The Mets have lost ELEVEN straight games, their longest streak since 2004. WHO…
- Mets SWEPT by Dodgers, have lost 8 STRAIGHT · 27 minSamantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to assess the state of the New York Mets. The sky is falling after being SWEPT out of Los Angeles by the Dodgers. How has this team…
- DODGERS DISASTER: Mets losing streak hits SIX with Yamamoto, Ohtani up next · 16 minSamantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the SIXTH straight loss for the New York Mets. The Mets fell to the Dodgers, 4-0, on yet another disaster class from…
- Mets head WEST to play DODGERS, is there a Francisco Lindor PROBLEM? · 38 minSamantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the Mets heading to the west coast to play the DODGERS! The Mets have lost five in a row and got swept by the A's at…
- Soto HURT, Lindor is ice cold..but are the Mets BACK? · 26 minSamantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski return for this week's episode of the 'Why am I a Mets Fan?' podcast. The Mets are 6-4 after a trip to the West Coast...where Juan Soto got…
